Principal Structural Engineer

Location: Media City, Salford Quays
Salary: £55,000-£65,000
Working pattern: Hybrid working, with 3 days in the office
Sector: Structural Engineering / Built Environment
Employment type: Permanent

The Opportunity

An established engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Structural Engineer to join its Manchester team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced structural engineer to take a leading role in the delivery of a varied portfolio of building projects, including residential developments, commercial buildings, industrial refurbishment, logistics, data centres, multi-storey structures and complex refurbishment schemes.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate closely with civil engineers, technicians and other design professionals to deliver practical, efficient and technically robust structural solutions.

The consultancy works with a range of structural materials, including steel, reinforced concrete and timber, offering the opportunity to contribute to projects with differing technical requirements and design challenges.

The Role

As Principal Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for leading structural design packages, coordinating technical delivery and supporting the successful completion of projects from concept through to construction.

You will be comfortable managing your own workload, making sound engineering decisions and providing technical guidance to colleagues. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects while developing your experience across a broad range of building types and sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and delivery of projects across residential, commercial, industrial and refurbishment sectors.

• Undertake and review structural calculations, technical reports, drawings and specifications.

• Develop efficient structural solutions using steel, reinforced concrete, timber and other appropriate materials.

• Coordinate structural design with civil engineering and other project disciplines.

• Manage technical deliverables, project programmes and design coordination.

• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants throughout the project lifecycle.

• Undertake design reviews and provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians.

• Identify and resolve structural engineering challenges, ensuring designs meet relevant standards and regulatory requirements.

• Support site inspections, respond to construction queries and assist with resolving technical issues.

• Contribute to client relationships and the successful delivery of repeat business.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:

• Significant experience in structural engineering design within a consultancy environment.

• Strong technical knowledge of building structures and structural design principles.

• Experience designing structures in steel, concrete and/or timber.

• The ability to manage projects and deliver technical work with minimal supervision.

• Experience preparing and reviewing structural calculations, drawings and technical reports.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

• A practical, commercially aware approach to engineering design.

• The ability to support and mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Chartered status is not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates with the technical capability and experience to contribute productively from an early stage.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £55,000-£65,000, depending on experience.

• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Modern office facilities, including free parking, gym access, rooftop social area, complimentary refreshments and electric vehicle charging

• Support towards professional development and chartership

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Structural Engineer looking for a Principal-level position in Manchester, with an interesting project portfolio and the opportunity to take ownership of your work, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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